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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04
IN UNMT7TGATED BLEss1NG,


The advent OF the Democratic party to
national power has had most remarkable
effect on the legislation of the day. The
Republicans Geld She government for
twenty-five Years and nobody took a step
towards tbs reduction of revenue. The
Democrats got in power and now, even
Senator EdmuDds of Vermont, is present.
Ing petitions for the abolition or reduction
of Internal Revenue taxes and sweetly
speaking of that system as "a reminder of
the unpleasantness of twenty-five years
ago" The Republicans we're in power
for twenty-five years and nobody could be
found to tackle the gigantic railroad cor
porations. In their first two years the
Democrats have not only tackled them,
but gotten law in the shape Of the Inter
State Commerce bill to restrain them.
The Republicans in twenty-five years
could get nobody to tackle the gigantic
land grants; the Democrats in two years
have forfeited millions of acres and re-
turned them to the ownership Of the peo-
pie. The Republicans for twenty years
kept the South bare of northern capital,
dissatisfied, restless. and unable to turn
from politics to work. In two years the
Democratic administration has given the
South perfect flood of capital, an Indian
summer Of peace. and given its people
heart to 20 to work in developing its
resources. For twenty years under Repub-
llcan rule civil service was farce. In the
two years under Cleveland there has been
more OF lis enforcement than in the whole
of the formers twenty years. For twenty
years the agricultural element has been
begging for recognition, even in 50 small
measure as a cabinet officer representing
the giant element Of the lane. In two
years the Democratic party has soften the
bill through one House, with ID President
ready to sign it, if the Republican Senate
passes il. Since the history Of The govern
s1nent. what is called the farmers inter-
est" has never been SO powerful at Wash
ington, as it is now. Ii can gather at the
door CT Congress and rush an oleomar
garine bill. railroad regulating bill, Or a
Cabinet officer bill through ia jiffy.
Taking it all together the Democratic
Administration, as far az it has gone. is
an aumitigatsd blessing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04

We congratulate the Electric Light
Committee, and the citizens as we'll, on
the showing of economy made in the two
months test of the plant, just ended-The
committee, because they have labored
under most discouraging opposition from
the doubling element; and Che citizens.
because they have the finest light in the
world and the most economical.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04
STAUNTON, Va, Jan. 20. 1887

STANTON, Va, Jan. 20, 1887.
Our store will be closed until Feb LIST, marking
down prices for the great slaughter sale of $4,000
worth Of Boots Shoes and Hats. This stock must
be sold in the next SO days. For CASH buyers,
nothing equal to it has ever been offered in Staun-
ton. 1t will pay you to buy now, even if you
should not need the goods at present.
C. L. WELLER,
Opposite Postofice.
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lIOR RENT-One division of the Picker Build
Il ing, with u rooms. Apply to
DR.. e. F. WAYMAN.
feb4 it
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!6rity of the people whose chill
20 to the public schools are not able
~ take them away and send them to
private schools, and consequently are
forced helplessly to see them suffer. But
the experience Of the city so far, with this
City Council, is such as to inspire the be-
lief that it is a body which can be ''touch-
ed with feeling OF the infirmitles'' of the
people, and that it can be appealed 10
with confidence for any reasonable in
provement which may be demanded, and
with absolute certainty when such an ap-
peal comes in behalf OF the public schools.
There should not be, and is not, the
slightest difficulty about the funds to
make improvements by which this evil
may be remedied. When the levy for '07-
'SS Is made there will be found a source
of sure yield-a High License for the
saloons. 1t is a law that has worked to
the advantage of every community it has
been tried in, and New York city is about
to adopt it. It will be found that while
it may meet opposition from some of th,
trade at first, it will in the end find il
them it's strongest supporters. 1t is {,
law that will give full treasury and Il
less overdone saloon trade, and while there
may be fewer saloons there will be mole
school houses. In the live cities Of the
Northwest it has been adopted generally
Yand found to work well for all pa1ties
concerned. AS for its popularity in the
kpubIjc mird, there will be just fifty voters
FOR it where ope is against it, for every
- - oF biack, who has
|5he public schools wants
one to have a healthy
in which to study. We trust
Il will give this suggestion
heir constituents want good
les and good streets and here Is
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WANTED--Two good Competitors. also two
w Boys who have worked at the business
long enough to set manuscript copy. Stea dy en-
ployment. Apply to. or address
WALTHALL & BOWLE5
feb Alt 1905 Main ST., Richmond, Va.
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.Ve1O advertisements.

1NOR sALE.-A very handsome thorough bred
L registered Jersey cow, and beautiful calf.
DAVIS A. KAYSER
4s- Would like to buy two good farm horses
feb LIT
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7 lEAFNESS Its causes and new and success
~ full CURE at your own home, by one who
was deaf twenty eight years. Treated by most of
the noted specialists without benefit cured him
self in three months and since then hundreds of
others. fun particulars sent on application.
I. s. PAGE, No. Al West 31st St,
jan q 4w New York City,
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"EO2Gse's PZnm. ;"

sThe Fidelity combines the advantages of
limiting the yearly liability Of the policy hol-
ders; limiting the expense of conducting the
business; and furnishing insurance at its &C
tual cost, equally distributed for all ages and
policy years. The plan originated with Mr..
Fouse, the President-based on sound math-
ematical principles "--Maroia Tabor (Actua-
1y for the State Of IU.l
''We are glad to say that the policy and ap-
plieation forms of the Fidelity Mutual Life
Association. of Philadelphia seem to have
been prepared with an honest purpose to pro.
tect the interests of the individual members"
Insurance. Neao York,
"We believe the affairs OF the company to
be IN the hands of an honest and competent
management, and the company has hitherto
been conducted with exceptional ability and
skill. "-Insurance World, Pitts5my.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04

DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE.-I offer my house
IL and lot for sale, adjoining the residence of
d. B. M. Atkinson, on Lewis street. For terms
OF eale apply to P. B. Sublett & Son
jan Him E. M. JONES'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04
II so soon am done f0r
I wonder what was begun for"
1t is stated that the Chesapeake & Oh

It is stated that the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway Co. does not recognize that it Is
under any obligations to Stanton in the
matter Of the round-house property. 1t
is Oy no means certain that it is, for no
man Can 60 over the history of the case
without feeling that there are two sides to
it. But the best way to settle it, finally
AID fo4 sver, is for the city to bring suit
against the company for the recovery of
@sIs property. Such a suit will show whether
stanton has rights which can be en-
tLcced. 1t is the business way, the legal
way. and the common sense way of set
ling business dispute. and we suggest to
the City Council that it adopt it. The
result would at least end the applications
of the city, which must be as yexatious to
the company as they ar6 disagreeable to
our authorities.
Clifton W. Tayleure, Esq, wl0 was
formerly one of the editors of the Rich
mond Enquirer" has purchased the
Long Branch IN. J. News" He is IN
many respects d remarkable man-editor,
soldier, dramatist, and theatrical manager,
ke has had a varied and picturesque
kend shown a manysided intellect
ITO all it's phases. He is a
nlter, and will make charm
Nv the Hon. II. *. Ell
XII Dienatoh hic
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-02-04
INDICATOR says, something Ito
trevenue1 must be DONE" and MIR

YreVenueJ HtUSG Dc uoAe, teliu wa
is not able to do that ''somethin.,
it 5afS 4s Pennsylvania statesman, Mr.,
Randall to pug assss,la 9z-57 th 81 wheel
But up TO the p T gentleman appears
to be woefully unwilling or incapable of IN
dertaking the task. He is uncommonly good
ct saying what shall not be done, but fails to
say what shall-Strasbuay Neaos.
Our contemporary is mistaken. He will
find on looking at page 1914 Of the Con
gressional Record of the session Of last
summer that Mr.. Randall did inGroduce
bill, but nothing was done with it, though
it was an admirable bill. He las, we see,
another bill prepared, and if Mr.. Morrison
and the Tariff Reform Democrats will join
in considering the question of tariff, the
whole question may be settled without
further ado. We have no doubt that our
cotemporary, like ourselves, wants th's
congress to settle the tariff and not let it
pass over to the next. And he. like our
selves, we know, wants to see Virginia
taken care of, the abolition of the tobacco
lax and reduction of the revenue. The
Aasylyania statesman is the friend
ginia ard tobacco in that matter,
liz. Morrisonis their opponent; woula
be better therefore il We really care
Tirginia's interest to rally t0 him
ut division, and let. Mr.. Morrison
the rest of a retired STATE man which
een accorded 20 him by hI zesss33t. q
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

THE Superior Criminal Court of Boston
has just decided that Sunday shaving is q
violation OF the law prohibiting the prose.
cution of ordinary business on Sunday ex-
cept, as in our statute, ''in cases of neces-
sity or charity" Shaving is held by the
court to fall in neither class of exceptions.
This ruling conforms more closely to
strained notions of the Puritans than to
the conclusions of common sense. In the
first place, Sunday is not "the Sabbath" or
"a Sabbath" except by human appoint
ment. 1t bears no divine distinction from
other days. Christendom has agreed, prop
erly enough, to observe 1t as day of rest
and worship, because such a day is
necessity equally of the physical and moral
nature Of nan, and the resurrection OF
Christ on that day gives it special fitness
for such observance, which no other day,
except possibly Friday, shares. Bat no
command, like that of the decalogue, says
the first day Of the week shall be kept holy,
as the last day was in the Mosaic dispense
tion. Human consent and concurrence
creates all the sanctity there is in Sunday,
and there is no Sabbath breaking" in any
woIk done on that day, except as the stat
ute makes Il. For this reason the statute
should be liaorally construed toward such
pursuits as the condition OF decent COM
munities require. IN the second place, as
cleanliness is mex, to godliness, the
laws ought to allow all reasonable
meana nj nurification az well for
decorous appearance as for promotion OF
health. II 1t be proper for nan to wash
himself on Sunday, and he be physically
unable to do it, he ought to have legal
right to get somebody else to help him,
and If that helper has enough appli-
cations OF the same kind to keep him busy
he ought to be allowed to follow the busi-
ness. Why not, as well as the street-car
driver whom the most pious of Sunday
worshipers depends on to take him to
church, or the family coachman who fol.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

THE Journal unequivocally declares, in
three separate articles, that several hours
before the Senate stenographer took the
oath of Office the stationery required for
the use of that official was furnished by
the Public Printer. The fact is, the requi-
sition was not made out till after the oath
of Office had been administered in open
Senate, nor was it presented, with the
signature of the President attached, for
days after the final adjournment; and even
then the stationery was not delivered till
called for several times. But if the requi-
sition had been drawn hours before-or
days or weeks previous-it would have
been legitimate, because the stenographer
is deemed to continue in office until
another is chosen" under Rule 81 of the
Senate, by virtue of his election at former
sessions,
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

THE Journal charges the Sentinel with
"impudent falseness"
Because the Sentinel cited that section of
the Constitution which says: "Each House,
when assembled, shall choose its own Off
GERS" as all-suficient authority for the ac-
tion of the Senate in electing an official
stentographer;
Because the Sentinel proved from the
record that Hon. A. G. Smith did not draw
stationery for his own private use, as
charged by the Journal;
Because the Sentinel proved by the rec.
ord that the House Of Representatives did
take several affirmative votes looking to-
ward creating stenographer of the General
Assembly, the Journal emphatically stat
ing to the contrary
Because the Sentinel proved from the
record that the Senate did elect an official
stenographer-which fact the Journal de-
MED;
Because the Sentinel proved from the
record that the Journal, in copying the
first four items, printed fourteen words
which are not in the stationery resolution /;
Because the Sentinel declared that the
paper furnished on said drequisition was not
"blocked"-as it shows for itself.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06
THE PLUMED KNIGHT.
BIaiDe's Tour-A Trip to EurOpe-His
Campaign.
New York special.l

New York Special.l
'.Jn June Mr.. Blaine will sail for Europe All
the arrangements ior that voyage have bee ] per-
fected. Mr.. Blaine will remain abroad for a
year. He will be abroad when the next Repub-
lican National Convention is in session.
"Mr. Blaines friends say that he is indif-
ferent to q denomination, and has decided to go
abroad for so Tonga time for the purpose OF in-
dicating this indifference to his party followers.
He Is quoted as expressing himself literally dis
gusted with the constant pressure that is brought
to bear on him to accept the position.o, an act
i've candidate for the nomination. His friends
say that he viii neither feek nor avoid nomi-
nation. He is to spend his time abroad In
studying labor problems. social phases, and in
ternational problems. When he comes back he
win take the stump for the nominees OF his
party.
Republicans who are not friendly to Mr..
Blaine's denomination, who were told by our
reporter yesterday morning OF Mr.. Blaine's in
tention, affected to believe that II was sim
ply a shrewd bid for popular favor. A lead
ing Republican, who is elsssea ~ mpgwump,
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06
cLAlrooL < KrrcuAx, Attorney. tor Plaintin.

SHERIFF 3 sALE-By virtue OF certified COPY
- OF decree to me directed, from the Clerk OF
the superior Court Of Marion County, Indians.
pool is plaintiff and Jecob Mcclure ct al. are
defendants, requiring me to make the sum OF
money as provided for in said decree, with in-
terest or said decree and costs, will expose st
pubic sale, TO the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE SOth DAY OF APRIL, A, d.
1857,
between the hours OF 10 O'Clock o. n. ana 4
ociOCi p. N. OF said day, st the door OF the
courthouse OF Marion County, Indians, the
rents and profits for term not exceeding
seven years, OF the following real estate, to wit:
pant of the east half of lot No twenty.six 26 IN
Samuel HendersOn's addition TO the CITY of In
olanapolis, Marion County, IRdiana more par
uculsrly described as follows: Beginning at
the southwest corner of the east half OF said lot
twenty-si six (26), thence north on the liue divid-
ing the east and west halves of said lot one
hundred and sixty-three (163l feet. thence east
hfty-two (52) feet and three (3) inches thencs
south one hundred and sixty-three 163l feet to
Herbert street, thence west on the line 70 Her
bert street fifty two (52) feet and three ) inches,
10 place Of beginning.
II such rents and profits will not sell for suffi-
cient sum to satisfy said decree, interest and
to public sale the fee simple of said real estate,
or &C much thereof as may be sufficient TO
discharge said decree, interest and costs. Said
~sle will be made without any relief whatever
from Sk'uaton or spprsisemer. laws,
ISAAC KING,
EheTif Of Marion County.
April G. A. D. 1887
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

WHY is not ex- Warden Howard arrested?-The
News.
The Grand Jury of Clark County has
shown no disposition to shirk, and the Re-
publican Attorney General of the State,
Mr.. L. 7. Michener, appears to be rather
alert when there is anything to be done
for the benefit of his party.
The Grand Jury OF Clark County can
certainly be trusted to return an indict-
ment if the evidence to justify it be dis
coverable, and the ex-Warden has shown
no disposition TO bolt the country.
1t is very interesting TO mark the differ
ence in the treatment accorded by the Re-
publican press OF Indianapolis to Repub.
lican and Democratic office holders when
Democrat they show great celebrity and
vim in coming to the front and demand
ing immediate prosecution by the officers
OF the law. 1t is not enough that civil
proceedings should be instituted, If it is a
question of embezzling public funds, but
they clsmor for criminal prosecution. 1t
is by no means thus when it is a Repub-
lican Office holder who violates his trust.
In such case we hear from the Republican
press no shrieking for cold justice, and
no furious imprecations when Justice is
delayed. Your Republican defaulter must
be dealt with in spirit of mercy. If his
bondsmen are good the dogs are called of,
and he is permitted to sink into obscurity
or take train for the wild West, there to
grow up with the country. The Repub-
lican papers of this city never call atten-
ton to the long line of Republican Treas
urers, county, city and State, who have
either failed absolutely to settle at the close
of their terms, or who have compelled the
people to go to their bondsmen.
There is ever shown, on the part
of the Republican press, a spirit of charity
and gracious forbearance when Repub-
lican thief is caught, the consequence be-
ing that not one of the Republican treas
ury robbers who have been apprehended
in this county and city has ever been sent
to the penitentiary. 1t has been very
easy matter for Republican to steal and
get away with the Doodle in Marion
County and In the city OF Indianapolis,
for the Republican press has never lifted
so much as a cry of "Stop thiefl" But
when Democrat gets into difficulty it
does not wait even for evidence of crime,
but upon bare runor of crime demands
conviction. 1t is not content with the
knowledge that the officers of the
law have taken the matter up, but it
clamors at the doors of the Grand Jury
room, demanding indictments whether or
not. To the Republican press of Indian
apelis it makes all the difference in the
world whose OK is gored.
We believe the Grand Jury of Clark
County will do its full duty in ex-Warden
Howard's case and that it needs neither
urging nor blllldozing.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06
WHEAT SOARING SKYWARD.
Trade in the Chicago Pit Active aud Ex
citod-Corn Firm-ProvisIons LifeIess.


citsd-Corn Firm-ProvisiOns Lifeless.
Special to the Sentinel.
CHICAGO. April 2.-The wheat market on
Change is being carried skyward on what ap-
pears to be a strong ground swell. Everybody
believes that the greatest speculation deal ever
planned is now under way, and the strangest
thing about it is that up to the present time the
manipulators have been able to keep their
identity entirely hidden. The whole world is
talking about the great "bull" cliaues under
wheat, but nobody outside of a few chosen bro
kerage houses have much idea who the princi-
pals are. Trade in the pit is now active and
excited sand the shorts are dancing
to their own music. The speculative
scheme OF the "bulls" is so broad
that it frightens and astounds sellers
Dispatches from San Francisco say that the gen.
eral opinion is that the California market is
coTnered tight, and private cables from Liver
pool speak in a frightened way of possible
squeeze. Under such talk as this, it is no won-
der that prices advance. The return home OF
p d. Armour seems to be regarded as "buIl'
factor, although the gre 1t packer vehemently de-
nies having any interest whatever in the mar
ket The socalled clique houses pursue the
same tactics as for month past, selling mo ier-
breaks. 1t is said that the statement was CO 1fi-
dentially made esily this week by certain OF the
Cincinnati people that their holdings for May
delivery now amount to over 100000 bu.
TIE other American markets follow Chicago,
but at distance, and with modified enthusiasm.
Duluth is particularly weak and the difference
between Duluth and Chicago has wide1ed to 4c.
This is considered by many the weakest feature
of the trade Indeed there seems no reasonab ble
excuse for quoting No Chicago spring &c
higher than Duluth hard when the latter is in-
trinsically worth the most money. Hence many
insist that the May option is being pumped mp
for the purpose of unloading long grain, and
some traders believe the alleged syndicates are
nearer out of the woods than has been deemed
possible. On this point, of course, there is en-
phatic conflict of opinion.
seaboard clearances continue moderate. The
amount Of wheat ahoat is now less than for
many years, and over 81 per cent OF it is Ameri-
can. Europes necessities. on the other hand,
are popularity believed to be greater than for
many years, and India's official crop report is
very discouraging. In our own winter wheat
belt the warm weather will be likely to help
matters considerably, but dispatches from Cali
fornis claim the drouth has ruined fully third
of the crop there.
Corn is active and firm. Receipts are large
but scarcely up to expectations. Buying by
Robert Warren, Bliss and other shorts, coupled
with the up-turn in wheat. are the strengthen
ing influences big falling Off in the move
ment is looked for as soon as the new freight
law goes into effect
The provision market is lifeless, with quota.
tions just above nominal.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

taid, Blaine wants the nomination, but re-
allies that IL itcomes to him by his own seek
ing it will be even more worthless to him than
in 1854. II he could be abroad and be nom
mated over Sherman, Allison. Hawley, Lincoln
and others, he would be in q condition to claim
more nearly unanimous support than he had
before. Besides, the prestige of a foreign trip
would be q valuable adjunct to a canvass By his
friends for the denomination. Although he
will be out OF the country, his friends feel strong
enough to procure him the nomination without
any great effort They have already begun the
quiet work Of setting up State delegations, and
will go at il more actively and openly after his
Blaine had great coup in contemplation. That
is il -
The Indiana State sentinel., 1887-04-06

The Lafayette Journal has been pur-
chased by Hon. ]. w. French, of PJsey
County, and Mr.. Bent Wilson, of this city.
The firm is announced as French & Wilson.
Mr.. French now represents Posey County
in the present Indiana State Senate, and
is Democrat who is never reluctant to
serve his party. BE will be the editor,
and q fearless one. hfr. Wilson has
spent The let ten years in news
paper wHk = this gate md IIli-
nois. For the last five years he has
been connected with the business depart
NETT OF the Sentinel. He is familiar to
the papers patrons throughout the State.
He is an energetic, reliable man. There is
no reason why tie Lafayette Journal
should not prosper under the management
Of these gentlemen.